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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

own territory. For the purchase OF
zinc, Of which we have an abundant
supply, $~17,267,776 We're sent abroad
during the time between 1867 to 1885,
and during the same term the enormous
sum Of $780, 54 ,207 were poured into the
treasury Of foreign nations for lead of
which our country possesses inexhauss.
IDLE supplies.
We find that for six minerals, all of
which but one we possess in larger
quantities than any other land under
the sun, during the past eighteen years
81 ,65l 1888, l05 has been sent ont of our
own country and given to the develop
ment of foreign industry, while our own
resources have lain unproductive, con-
tributing nothing to the welfare and
prosperity Of the nation and people.
We have only selected a few Of the
most prominent features of this spec
tacle and chiefly where the relation is
to those things of which our own u p
plies are practically nexhaustible. The
list might be extended, but enough has
been given to show most wasteful and
foolish management, or criminal in.
difference on the part of the political
economists and legislators Of this coun-
try and the necessity for decided and
immediate action which shall change
the suicidal policy Of the vampire jaws
of those who live upon our vitality and
fatten upon our foolish, perilous and ex-
haustive prodigality Chicago Mining
Review.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
Importation.
Governor

A record of the importations into this
country of those materials Of which we
have al abundance, does not make a
creditable showing for the sagacity,
foresight and business qualities of those
who have been chosen to represent and
guard the interests of oar country
Almost every nation Of the earth finds
itself lacking in some one Of the i'm
portant requisites which add to its ad.
vancement, security, or luxury. Mos
of the European countries have jealous.
ly guarded their commercial interests
and advantages and have built them.
selves up into the prominence, power
and position which they now hold
upon this substantial foundation o.
commercial sagacity and activity. Or
the other hand, our own country young
struggling and undevcloped, instead O
conserving its own best interests, devel
oping its own and accumulat.
ing capital and encouraging the industry
of its people, has sent abroad millions
OF dollars for minerals and metals OF
which it possesses more than the supply
Of the whole world beside.
The figures are alarming and startling
and it is a wonder that the nation is not
bankrupt and impoverished Instead of
prospecting as we'll as it has. From 1867
to 1885 the official statistics show that
coal to the amount Of $50, 3l6, 14l were
imported into this country. No n
will question the vast superiority and
extent of our own coal beds when COM
pared with any other nation under the
sun.
Some of our great co~al-producing
states hold within their borders
as much as other nations can show from
the whole Of their wide extent.
The unequaled deposits OF copper
which explorations show within the
United States, are largely in excess of
any other source Of supply in the world,
yet reliable statistics give evidence of
the fact that between the years Of 1867
aud 1885 ss,91S,654 were paid on copper
importations into this country, nearly
$1,000, 900 sent abroad for the very
material of which we have a super
abundance.
The iron and steel importations from
1877 to 1856 aggregate SG74,542,9l0 and
yet great iron fields from Michigan to
Mexico stretch across our continent
practically untouched and undeveloped.
The importations Of tin plate from 1871
to 1885 figure up S209, 1856. 1857, while
there is more just reason in this pur-
chase Of material abroad there can be
no good reason for its continuance, with
the abundance of tin ore already dis
covered in the scores of places in our
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
A Commendabie Veto.

Following is the full text Of Governor
Chnrch's message disappearing Patton'i
bill for the division of counties
To the speaker of the house of repre-.
sentatives.
/ have the honor herewith to return
house bill No. AZ.
Entitled an act authorizing the divis-
ion Of counties, and for other purposes.
Without my approval, for the follow
ing reasons, to-wit:
The bill provides that the election
shall be had In that part Of the county
desiring segregation only. This is Ger.
tainly wrong in principle. Where an
entire community has common inter
ests and has incurred responsibilities to
the outside community by way Of in.
debtedness and otherwise, it is but JUS,
and right TO them that all concerned
shall participate in determining such
questions, of vital Importance as ART
raised by this bill.
The bill is Objectionable In that nc
limit is placed upon the calling of these
special elections contemplated by the
bill. The special election may be held
and If determined adversely there is
nothing in the bill that would prevent
the five hundred voters from persisting
in having special elections repeatedly
called until the community is harassed
into complying with their desires and
putting the county to a large expense.
Some provision should be made to
prevent Il constant renewal Of such ap-
plication. When once determined it
should be considered settled for q stated
period Of time at least,
The bill is Objectionable in that it
does not leave the calling Of the cleo
ton discretionary with the county COM
missioners, They must call an election
on petition Of five hundred voters, and
yet, as far as the act goes, these five
hundred voters may be q small minority
of the voters of the county.
The bill provides for transcripts of all
records and other expenses and places
no limit or restriction as to the amount
of the expenses that may be incurred
This is certainly Objectionable and
dangerous to the public interest.
The bill is Objectionable in that it is
Of that class of legislation known as
special legislation, and prohibited by
law.
These are but a few of the objections
appearing in this bill, but are of suthci
ent Importance to justify me in with
holding my sanction Of the bin.
Respectfully,
LOUIS X. CHURCH,
Governor.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
Church's Appointments

Following is Il list of the official ap'
%pointments thus far made by Governor
Church
John d. Benton, Of Fargo, territorial
treasurer.
j. A. Ward, of Sioux Falls, territoria.
auditor.
Alex Griggs, Of Grand Forks, railroad
commissioner.
n. r. Smith, Of Huron, railroad com.
missioner.
A. Boynton, Of Lennox, railroad com
missioner.
p. F. Mcclure, Of Pierre, commission
er Of immigration.
Directors of public institutions:
Brookidg University-George Moore.
house, G. NJ. Durley, +. p. L.ally, j. d
Lawler.
Grand Forks University-P. C. Dono'
van, James Twombley, c. +. Hienel.
Rapid City School of Mines-A. j
Simmons, John X. Brennan, Gustave
Schnasse, X. Is. Hughes, {. Y. Gardner,
Spcarish Normal SchOol-John WOLF
Supt. Of Public Observation-Disclosures
A. Dye, Of Mellette.
Assistant Supt. of Public instruction
Frank A. Wilson Of Bathgate.
muth, Albert Powers, j. +. Summers.
jamestown Insane Hospitals. X.
McMinnis, Lewis Lyon, +. f.. Jones, w
b. Warren, l.. F. Midzeshimer.
Sioux Falls penitentiary-P. J. Run
kel, John j. hurry, Thortor p. Peck, w.
Ii. Corson, f.. =. Beebe.
Vermillion University-D. NJ. Inman,
II. T.. Hanson, II. II Blair, j. n. Conk.
lin, j. G. Ryan.
Vice President Of the Board of Health
DIR. +. A. Spafford, Of Flandreau.
superintendent ofthe Board OIL ealth
DR.. Chas. +. King. Of Mandan.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

of cotton goods; now we import less
than 50,000,000 yards. In the mean
time, the number of hands employed in
American cotton mills has increased to
100000, and we export nearly 10000
900 yards of cotton a year.
The total Of our exports has doubled
In 1860 it stood at 500, 0O0, 1000, and now
it stands at about 1900. 600. 000.-Ex.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

The Indian reservations of the United
States contain 10000 square miles and
their population is about 100000. TWEEN
ty-six thousand square miles would
locate each family upon q half section Of
land, leaving a surplus Of about 10000
square miles which would produce an
nually $4,4S0,00O. This amount exceeds
by about SG60,000 the entire sum appro.
priated for the payment Of their sub
sistence and civilization.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

The standing armies Of Europe consist
Of 100000 men. Their cost is over
100000, 900. The national debts of Eu-
rope have mostly been caused by war
the interest on these is consequently a
war expense, and it amounts to S l,0l5,
O00,000 per annum. These soldiers
would, If they were employed at any
useful work, earn at least $4,000 900
so that Christian Europe is spending
every wear the monstrous sum of + 2,355,-
100000 Of money in keeping, in time of
peace, l2,500,0O0 soldiers in idleness.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

An exchange thus alludes to the man
who does not advertise: AT the rising
Of the SUI he goeth to his place, and no
man interferreth with his slumbers.
He stitch all day like a bottle Of castor
oil, but the people of shekels come not
nigh him. He advertiseth not his
wares, and his face is forgotten on the
face of the earth. Who hath wormy
dried apples? Who hath moth-eaten
ginghams? Who hath stale baking
powder without end? He that knoweth
not his way to the printer. And the
latter end of this man shall be worse
than the first. Even SO that he shall
depart into some desert place and the
business world shall know him no more
forever"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

The following circular letter received
at the local land office will be Of interest
to persons contemplating final proof on
lands under the clauses mentioned
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GENERAL LAND OFEiCE,
Washington, ID. c., Feb. 10, 1887.
Rules to be observed III passing on final
proof papers III presumption and COM
muted homestead entry.
/. Where the final proof or any part
thereof is taken before the day adver-
tised, require new advertisement and
new proof, in whole or in part, as the
case may require, to cover that which
was taken out of time.
2. Where final proof or any part
thereof is taken after the day adver-
tised, require new advertisement and
new proof. in whole or in part, as above
provided, unless OF day advertised due
notice had been given Of postponment
to u day certified to by the officer TAX
ing the proof, and the proof bo taken in
accordance with said postponenen'.
Facts OF postponcment notice must be
certified 10 by the officer taking the last
proof.
3. The entire proof must be taken in
accordance with notice given. If the
testimony of either claimants or Wit
nesSes is taken ut a different time or
place than that advertised, require new
advertisement and new proof as to such
defective testimony.
+. When witness not named in adj
vertisement is substituted for advertised
witness, require new notice and proof
covering the testimony Of substituted
witness.
5. The certifcation Of naturalization
papers OF other court records should be
received only when made under the
hand and seal of the clerk of the court
in which such papers appear of record
but where a judicial record is shown tc
have existed and is now lost or destroy.
ed, proof of the ame may be made by
secondary evidence, in accordance with
the rules of evidence governing such
proof.
6. Where final proof is taken by al
officer not named in advertisement, il
may be accepted If otherwise sufficient
provided that the proof is taken at the
exact time and place designated in the
printed notice, and provided the officer
advertised TO take said proof shall otiici
ally certify that no protest was ever
filed before him against claimants en-
try.
7. The number, cause and duration
of all absences 70 be satisfactorily &C
counted for.
8. When proof is made before the
register and receiver and certificate does
not bear the date of said proof, requir.
of register and receiver explanation
thereof, and if delay was caused by
failure to tender the money at the date
Of making said proof require final ati
davit, with corroborating proof, to cover
date certificate was issued.
9. When proof is made before any
other officer, allow the necessary time
only for a prompt transmittal of paper.
to the district land office, and if an,
longer interval is shown between date
of proof and date Of certificate (if proc
is otherwise sufficiently require affidavit,
of continued residence and non-aliena.
ton to cove date of final certificate.
WM a. SPARKS, Com.
Approved February 81, 1887,
H.. c. MurDRow, Acting Secretary.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
Proposals for the Maintenance of the
County Poor.

CUSTER Cry, ID. T., Feb. IA, 1887.
Bids will be received at the County
Clerks Office for the maintenance of the
county poor of Custer county, up to the
first Monday in April, (4th) 1887, All
bids to be accompanied by good and
sufficient bonds, to be in sealed en-.
velopes, addressed to the county clerk,
and will specify thereon Proposals for
Keeping County Poor" Board ofCoun-
ty Commissioners will act on said bids
April 4th, 1887, and reserve the right to
reject any and all bids.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of February, 1887.
j. Z, PILcHEE, County Clerk.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

The average life Of a bear is 20 years
camel, 100 years; cat, ID years; COW, 20
years; deer, 20 years eagle, 100 years
elephant, 400 years; fox, Is years
horse, SO years lion, 20 years; porpoise,
80 years; rabbit, 7 years; raven, 100
years; rhinoceros, 20 years; sheep, 10
years; squirrel, 7 years; swan, 800 years;
swine, 20 years; whale, 1000 years
wolf, 20 years.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Deceased.
All persons having claims against said Michael
Curry, deceased, are required To exhibit the
same. with the necessary vouchers, TO the un'
dersigned, Administrative Of said estate, AT ONCE
of clerk OF the District Court, Custer City, In the
county OF Custer. Territory OF Dakota, and that
four months have been limited as the time for
creditors 10 present their claims against said
estate.
Dated the second day OF March, 1887.
MARY a. CURRY, Administrative.
First publication, March 5.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

Roger B~eardsley of North Lansing,
Tompkins county, New York, is the
Oldest postmaster in continuous service
in the United States. Mr.. Beardsley
was commissioned June 2Sth, 1928, a
trifie less than 80 years ago.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

The Imperial Gazette, a Chinese
paper published at Pekin, is the oldest
newspaper in the world. The proprietor
celebrated its 1500th anniversary in
August 1882.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

The term March is derived from the
latin Martius, belonging to Mars, the
NEUROLOGICAL god Of war.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
No. 35s.
APPLICATION FOR A PATENT.
U. s. LAND OFFICE, DrApwooD. y. T. !

u. 3. LAND OFFICE, D~EADwooD. y. T..
| January IL, 1887.
| Notice is hereby given that William C.. Walsh.
whose postofice address is Chicago, Illinois. by
Rdwin Van else, his attorney IN fact, whose
! postotIice address IL Deadwood, Dakota, has this
day fled his application for n patent for fifteen
| hundred linear feet ofthe Climax Mica Mine or
| vein bearing mica, with surface ground three
| hundred feet in width. situated in Custer mining
district, County of Custer and Territory of Dako-
Ia. and designated by the field notes and official
plat on ti.e in this Office a. lot number ass, said
lot number 49,, being rs follows, to-wlt
Beginning at the Northwest come for corner No
/, from which L. s. Locating Monument No 81,
bears south 6S leg 55 min cast, 1859 feet thence
first course, north 6s deg 80 min east, 6T2 feet to
corner No > thence second course north IS deg
10 min east, S2S feet TO conner No 3 thence
third course, south 22 deg 10 min east, 303 feet 10
corner No ( thence fourth course, south SIS deg
90 min west, 1S2 feet to corner No ! thence firth
course. south 6s deg 10 min west, us feet TO
corner No 6 thence sixth course, nOrth ~ deg
90 min west, 800 feet TO corner No ! aud place OF
beginning.
Magnetic variation Is deg east. containg 10. 81
acres.
The location OF this mine is recorded In the
Register Of Deeds Office Of Custer County, Dako.
Ia Territory, in book =, 1T page i07 and "A. The
adjoining claimants, II any. are unknown.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
| portion OF said Climax Mica Mine or surface
| ground are required TO file their adverse claims
at Deadwood in the Territory ~ Dakota, during
| the sixty days period Of publication hereof. or
| they will be barred by virtue Of the provisions
Of the statute.
J. P. LUsE, Register,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19

Territory OF Dakota, County Of Custer, IA :
District Court. FIRST Judicial District.
Francis Dornan, Plaintiff,
NS.
| Ward A. Hepburn. Defend't.
The Territory OF Dakota 10 the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required TO
answer the complaint in the above entitled &C
| cour., and 10 serve u copy of your answer to the
said complaint on the subscribers. al their Office
in Rapid City, in the County of Pennington aud
| Territory aforesaid, within thirty days after the
| service Of this summons upon you. exclusive OF
| the day o fsuch service; and Z won fail To ans
wer the said complaint within the time afore-
said, the plaintiff. in this action will take judg-
ment against You for the sum ofSl626. rs, with
| interest thereon as follows, tO-wit Interest on
| 9l063. y at Z per cent per auuum from September
lst, $50 interest on 1902 - ri s per cent per
annum from November 3cd, 1886.
! Dated December l3th, 1856.
FOWLER & COAD.
Plaintiffs Attorneys, Rapid City, ID. T.
To the above named defendant, Ward A.. Hep
| bum
Take notice that the complaint in this action,
together with the summons OF which the fore
going is a copy. was He'd in the office OF the
Clerk Of the First Judicial District OF Dakota
Territory, in and for Custer County, at Custer
City, on the Sth day o. J%auuaIy, 1857.
FOWLER q COAD,
PLAINTIFFS AtorneyS, RAPID Ci.y, DIT.
First publication, January Is.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
J, P. LUSE, Register.

IL is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice
OF application for Patent be published for the
period of sixty days, ttcn consecutive weeks,
in the Custer Chronicle, "A weekly newspaper
published at Custer City, Dakota,
j. +. LCSE. Register
First publication, January p.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-03-19
Summons,

Territory OF Dakota, County Of Custer, INA
District Court. FIRST judicial District.
Francis Dorlnan, Plaintiff,
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Rules to be Observed.

The following circular letter receive
at the local land office will be Of interest
to persons contemplating final proof on
lands under the clauses mentioned
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-02-26
A STORY OF A KISS.
From Chambers Journal

A Circassian was walking along n
road and q woman along another. The
roads finally united into one, and reach
ing the point of junction at the same
time, they walked on together. The
man was carrying q large iron kettle
on his back; in one hand he held tho
legs of q live chicken, in the other q
cane, aud he was leading . goat.
They neared q dark ravine, Said. the
woman: 81 am afraid to 60 through
that ravine with you; it is a lonely
place, and you might overpower me
and kiss me by force" Said the man:
"How can I possibly overpOwer you
and kiss you by force, when l have this
great iron kettle on my back, a cane in
one hand, a live chicken in the other
and am leading this goat? 1 might As
we'll be tied hand aud foot" "Yes,'
replied the woman, ''but if you should
stick your zane in the ground and tie
your goat to it, and turn the kettle bot
tom side up and put the chicken under
it, then you might wiokedly kiss me in
spite of my resistance" ''Success to
thy ingenuity, y womanl' said the re-
joicing man TO himself,"I should never
have thought of this or a similar e1pedi-
emit" And when he came to the
rsvine he stuck his cane into the ground
and tied the goat to it, and gave the
chicken to the woman, saying: "Hold
It while 1 cut some grass for the goat
and tben-so runs the legend-lower-
ing the kettle from his shoulders. he
put the fowl under it and wickedly
kissed the woman, as she was afraid
he would.